Angus King III
Angus King III | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970/1971 (age 54–55) Skowhegan, Maine, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Angus King (father) |
| Education | Dartmouth College (BA) Harvard University (MBA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Angus S. King III (born 1970 or 1971) is an American businessman and political candidate. He founded the energy company Peaks Renewables, where he was president until 2025. In May 2025, he announced he would run as a Democrat in the 2026 Maine gubernatorial election. He is the son of US Senator and former Maine governor Angus King.
Early life and education
[edit]Angus S. King III was born in Skowhegan, Maine in 1970 or 1971.[1] His father, Angus King Jr., has served as a US Senator from Maine since 2013 and was the state's governor for two terms from 1995 to 2003.[1] His mother is deacon and writer Edie Hazard Birney.[2] His stepmother is Mary Herman, who is married to Senator King.[3]
King showed early interest in politics, volunteering for Michael Dukakis' 1988 presidential campaign when he was 18 years old. He attended Dartmouth College, his father's alma mater, during which time he campaigned for Bill Clinton and Al Gore.[1] King graduated cum laude from Dartmouth in 1993.[4]
After college, from 1995 to 1997, King worked as an assistant to the chief of staff at the White House under President Bill Clinton.[4] Following his White House service, he worked as a consultant with Bain & Company.[4] King later pursued graduate education, earning an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School in 2001.[4]
Career
[edit]From 1995 to 1997, King worked as an assistant to the director of communications and assistant to the chief of staff at the White House under Bill Clinton.[5][2][6] He later worked at the Bain & Company management consultancy.[2][6]
In 2002, King moved back to Maine, where he worked in the renewable energy sector.[6] He worked at wind energy company First Wind.[7] He also worked on affordable housing as a project developer and partner at Wishcamper Group.[7] King founded renewable energy company Peaks Renewables, a subsidiary of Summit Utilities which has worked on a project in Clinton, Maine to produce renewable natural gas from cow manure. King left Peaks Renewables in 2025.[8]
Political career
[edit]In May 2025, King announced he would be running as a Democrat in the 2026 Maine gubernatorial election.[9] He is seeking to replace Democrat Janet Mills, who is not seeking re-election due to term limits.[10] King has not previously held elected office.[7] King's platform includes lowering costs for families, building more housing, and creating jobs among Maine small businesses.[9] In campaign messaging, he has emphasized both his role as a political outsider and his legacy as the son of Senator Angus King.[11][12][13] He has described himself as a "moderate".[13]
A June poll by Pan Atlantic Research showed King with 33% support among likely Democratic Gubernatorial primary voters, ahead of the other prospective candidates Democratic included in the poll—Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, former Maine House Speaker Hannah Pingree, and former Maine Senator Troy Jackson.[8] Hannah Pingree is also the child of a Maine politician, US Representative Chellie Pingree.[14]
Personal life
[edit]King lives in Portland, Maine.[9] He married interior designer Catherine Alexandre in 1999.[2] They have two children.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Shepherd, Michael (May 6, 2025). "Angus King's son will run for governor as a Democrat in 2026". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "WEDDINGS; Ms. Alexandre And Mr. King". The New York Times. September 26, 1999. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Russell, Eric (May 6, 2025). "Angus King III, son of US senator, announces campaign for Maine governor". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Angus King III - EVP & CSO, President of Peaks Renewables at Summit Utilities". The Org. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
- ^ Day, John S. (August 3, 1996). "White House access comes to other Angus King". Bangor Daily News. ProQuest 413823682.
- ^ a b c Shepherd, Michael (May 6, 2025). "Angus King's son will run for governor as a Democrat in 2026". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ a b c Ohm, Rachel (May 6, 2025). "Angus King III, son of US senator, announces campaign for Maine governor". Portland Press Herald. Archived from the original on June 15, 2025. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ a b Kobin, Billy (June 2, 2025). "Angus King III leads Maine Democrats in the 1st poll of 2026 governor's race". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Hilton, AnnMarie (May 6, 2025). "Son of independent senator, Angus King III announces run for Maine governor". Maine Morning Star. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Kamisar, Ben (May 6, 2025). "Angus King III, son of the Maine senator, launches a run for governor". NBC News. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Everett, Burgess (May 6, 2025). "King of Maine? Angus King III launches governor bid". Semafor. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Howard, Andrew (May 6, 2025). "Angus King III announces run for governor of Maine". Politico. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ a b Svitek, Patrick (May 6, 2025). "Angus King III, son of independent senator, launches Maine governor bid". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on May 7, 2025. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Brodey, Sam; Pindell, James (June 10, 2025). "Amid a growing call for new leaders, several New Englanders from political dynasties are running for office in 2026". Boston Globe. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
